NCC1856 Contract(s) for the replacement of boilers

NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

Northumberland County Council is inviting tenders for the replacement of boilers across five primary schools: Ashington Central, Beaconhill, Eastlea, Prior Park in Tweedmouth, and Shanklea. This public procurement process is in the tender stage, with interested parties required to submit their proposals by 24th July 2026 at 12:00 PM. The procurement falls under the industry category of heating works, and the project is located within the UKC21 region in the United Kingdom. The total contract value is estimated at £768,000 gross, and it follows an open procurement method designed for below-threshold competition.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities, particularly for enterprises specialising in heating infrastructure and boiler replacement. Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, given their suitability for this contract. The project is divided into five active lots, each with a specific focus on a primary school, thus allowing businesses to bid on individual segments if it aligns with their operational scope. The contract prioritises a balance of quality and price, offering a 40% and 60% weighting, respectively. Successful bidders will benefit from contracts commencing on 10th August 2026, with completion by the end of the year, positioning them well for further public sector opportunities in the region.

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Notice Title

NCC1856 Contract(s) for the replacement of boilers

Notice Description

Replacement of boilers in 5 primary schools located at; Ashington Central, Beacon Hill, Eastlea, Prior Park - Tweedmouth and Shanklea.

Lot Information

Lot 1 - Ashington Central Primary Upper School

Boiler replacement and all works associated with the replacement at Ashington Central Primary Upper School

Lot 2 - Beaconhill Primary

Boiler replacement and all works associated with the replacement at Beaconhill Primary School

Lot 3 - Eastlea Primary

Boiler replacement and all works associated with the replacement at Eastlea Primary school.

Lot 4 - Prior Park Primary

Boiler replacement and all works associated with the replacement at Prior Park Primary school, Tweedmouth.

Lot 5 - Shanklea Primary

Boiler replacement and all works associated with the replacement at Shanklea Primary

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06bc89
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059599-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45232141 - Heating works

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£640,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£640,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Jun 2026Today
Submission Deadline
24 Jul 20265 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
9 Aug 2026 - 31 Dec 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
MORPETH
Postcode
NE61 2EF
Post Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC42 Northumberland
Delivery Location
TLC21 Northumberland

Local Authority
Northumberland
Electoral Ward
Morpeth Kirkhill
Westminster Constituency
North Northumberland

Further Information

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